Savsav comes across as a bright, airy cafe with high ceilings, plenty of natural light, and a central tree that gives the space a unique atmosphere, making it popular for both work and socializing. Across reviews, the vibe and drinks are often praised, with standout items like the Hangover plate and a strawberry matcha served in a pitcher, while the space can feel noisy and the layout changes have divided opinion. Entrance can be hard to find and prices can be on the higher side, but many still call it a hidden gem in Montréal, well suited for studying, casual brunch, or events. Overall, Savsav's ambience and inventive drinks attract repeat visitors, though experiences with service and consistency in food vary by visit.
Alors le matcha est vraiment bon (même si il a un peu trop dosé sur la fraise) mais le serveur / service était cependant vraiment pas bon … il avait la flemme
May 20, 2026
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yum matcha! staff lowkey seem kind of judgmental but maybe that's just me. i wouldn't recommend studying here if you need it to be really quiet but i had a great time & the vibes were good
Tried the strawberry matcha & it was actually really nice
They seem to have changed the layout - although the additional couchs are cute, their positionning are all wrong. Just looking around made me feel nauseous. I get wanting MORE people IN the café, but the vibes arent the same. The previous layout was much better. It made the space breathe more & for me, I don't feel as relaxed visiting - because the music is also obnoxiously too loud.
Positive notes
The employees are always sweet.
The service is relatively fast
Coffee is nice & the matcha was good ( 2nd time experience for match & sav sav's is good )
Probably gonna consider only grabbing to go from now on
We had an amazing strawberry matcha latte! Nice place full of light, fun to study in groups there. But super crowded, wifi cap at 3 hours & a few tables are laptop free!
Oct 1, 2025
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Petit café caché au coeur d'un immeuble a bureau. Variété de breuvages chauds & froids assez varié ainsi que des viennoiseries originales. Je recommande le matcha à base de confiture de fraises. Plusieurs places assises & bien ensoleillé.
The place itself is beautiful but the drinks are a bit too expensive & they're VERY generous on the ice (10$ for a strawberry matcha that was 3/4 ice & 1/4 matcha) But besides the price it's a nice place to hang out with friends.
My first time trying matcha! I got the strawberry matcha drink & discovered that I don't really like the taste of matcha lol, but it was ok because the barista was super nice & added a bit more strawberry syrup to my drink, which helped mask the taste of the matcha, so after that adjustment the drink was pretty good!
Un endroit vraimenr bien pour la lumière & me matcha ou café. C'est super cute & le service est bon. Pas troppp cher. Je recommande chaudement merci pour le bel espace 🤍
Food is alright. The sausage tasted like Italian sausage not breakfast sausage. It is also to thick. The bread was not toasted enough. The omelet part was delicious, as was the mayo. Very friendly staff & nice environment. The matcha was very good & had no lumps. It was whisked to perfection.
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Went back, upping to 4 stars. The tomato soup is fantastic, full of interesting flavours. Strawberry matcha is delicious & you get a full pitcher. The grilled cheese comes with a delicious lacy cheese crust as well.
[Edit] bumping to 5 stars. Food is now incredible.
Jun 29, 2025
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Sav Sav was one of my favorite matcha spots in the city - until this past weekend.
I've always appreciated their creativity with drinks, but this weekend the vibe was completely ruined by one employee (moustache man… it's clearly not just me…see other reviews 👀).
He made two matchas - one with coconut milk for me (lactose-sensitive girlie over here), & one with regular milk for my friend, who hates coconut milk. Then he plopped them down, said he didn't know which was which, & walked away. Not exactly the kind of attitude you want when you're paying $10+ for a drink…
I messaged the owner, who acknowledged my message… but no apology, no offer to make it right, not even a'sorry you had a bad experience.' Just bad taste all around.
Sadly, won't be going back - there are too many other good spots in this city that get both matcha & customer service right.
I love love love this cafe!! Went like twice but it was such a nice ambiance
I kinda wished it closed later than 5h like before as I dont have time to make it before 5 but love the staff, the matcha & the atmosphere!!
Nice ambiance & friendly staff, but not the best spot if you're looking to study or work - most tables are reserved for dining, & the few available spots with outlets fill up quickly. The matcha latte is excellent: smooth, rich, & generously sized - definitely big enough to share between two people. The breakfast sandwich was just okay; the sausage had a strange herbal flavor that wasn't really to my taste, & overall it felt overpriced for what you get. Great for a quick coffee catch-up, but maybe not ideal for working or breakfast.
